Global Gossip 22.04.2009: Part 1

BATD ON Apr 22, 2009 AT 1:52 pm

Russell Crowe and Dame Helen at the premiere

What a shocker Russell Crowe actually loves his fans. He is said to have kept a premiere audience waiting while he signed autographs last night (21.04.09). Russell delighted crowds at London’s Leicester Square by greeting fans who had turned out to see him and co-star Dame Helen Mirren at the red carpet screening of their new movie ‘State of Play’. However, his late arrival and enthusiasm for signing ‘Gladiator‘ DVDs and other memorabilia meant guests – including actor Dominic Cooper and singer Jamelia – were left waiting for over an hour to watch the political thriller. Dame Helen also delighted fans by stopping to chat and pose for photographs. Earlier in the evening, director Kevin MacDonald revealed Russell had reservations about playing an investigative reporter in the film. He told BANG Showbiz: “He wasn’t sure he could play a heroic character as a journalist.” When quizzed on what he had learned about journalists from making the movie, Russell replied: “They’re very squishy and quite smelly.” Here’s a little bit of insider gossip for you, the role was originally meant to be played by Brad Pitt, but the director revealed they disagreed over the script. He said: “Brad made it clear a week or two before filming that he did not see the same film as I did.”

Rihanna with Chris

Yesterday we heard Rihanna was moving on with a buff LA Lakers star now we hear that she is living with Chris Brown. Confused? You bet we are, Rihanna what’s going on? Rihanna and Chris are said to have rekindled their relationship, but are doing all they can to keep out of the spotlight. A friend of Rihanna’s told the Chicago Sun Times newspaper: “They have spent quite a few nights together. Unfortunately, Rihanna still wants him and has said to us all, ‘Get over yourselves. I’m with him, so deal with it.’ She has told us she won’t be going public with the relationship for a while.”